Government’s decision to scrap the bursary has clearly deterred people from pursuing a career in nursing
save the NHS bursary
Responding to the government’s announcement today (Tuesday) that it will increase the number of training places for nurses, UNISON head of health Sara Gorton said: “It’s about time the government addressed the impact of their decision to scrap the nursing bursary. Young people have been put off training to become nurses because of this shortsighted policy. “UNISON […]
Emily Heron’s dream to become a nurse is being thwarted by the government’s decision to scrap the NHS bursary
Emily Heron’s dream to become a nurse is being thwarted by the government’s decision to scrap the NHS bursary
With the election upon us, UNISON considers its five key demands for the NHS – and how the main parties measure up in their manifestos
With the election upon us, UNISON considers its five key demands for the NHS – and how the main parties measure up in their manifestos
UNISON health delegates hear moving proof of the value of the bursary for student nurses
Responding to the announcement today (Thursday) that the government is to plough ahead with scrapping nursing bursaries and replacing them with loans and fees, UNISON head of health Christina McAnea said: “It was clear from the start that this consultation was a sham. Ministers have simply not listened. They seem not to care that in […]
Public get birthday cake and sign birthday card – and petition to protect the NHS bursary
More than 20 health unions, charities and professional colleges sign open letter to prime minister